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From the past to the present: There are a whole host of architectural jewels from the 20th and 21st century to discover on this walk through Lugano.

The Ticino architectural tradition has its roots before the year 1000. Maestri Comacini, Intelvesi and Campionesi were born in this region. This tradition was renewed over the centuries.

A guided walk through Lugano gives you the opportunity to discover some of the most interesting buildings built on the shores of Lake Lugano in the 20th and 21st century. From Mario Chiattone to Livio Vacchini, from Rino Tami to Mario Botta, to the local university (USI) campus, our tour will show Lugano in an entirely new light: you’ll be able to admire it from an architect's perspective.

The guided tour is run in collaboration with i2a (Istituto Internazionale di Architettura) and you will be accompanied by a local architect.

General information

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Season
All year
Time required
1-2 hours
Suitable for
Groups, Individual, Couples
Weather
Outdoor
Execution
On demand
Category
Culture, Education, Urban

Group & pricing information

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Language
German, English, French, Italian, Spanish
Group Size
1 - 30
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eMail info@i2a.ch

Contact

Istituto Internazionale di Architettura
Viale S. Franscini 9 – Villa Saroli
6900  Lugano
Switzerland

Phone  +41 (0)91 996 13 87
info@i2a.ch
i2a.ch
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Istituto Internazionale di Architettura
Viale S. Franscini 9 – Villa Saroli
6900 Lugano
Phone  +41 (0)91 996 13 87
i2a.ch
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